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Leubinger Fürstenhügel Rest Area

Sömmerda, Germany

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Leubinger Fürstenhügel Rest Area

Modern motorway rest area on the A38 in Thuringia, with a restaurant, a shop and a burial mound walk nearby. The site has a clean, spacious design and historical displays in the entrance hall.

Highlights

  • Burgers, schnitzel and gyro plate
  • Free history exhibition in hallway
  • Clean toilets and showers

Good to know

  • Lies on A38 towards Saxony-Anhalt
  • Showers €3.50, toilet €1 redeemable in restaurant
  • Restaurant hours vary, often closed Mondays

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